(Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(Lepidium Meyenii/Sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Lepidium meyenii and Sarcodon aspratus
What does it do?
(Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
(Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is (Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water?
(Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Lepidium Meyenii/Sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Lepidium meyenii and Sarcodon aspratus
Is (Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. (Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does (Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water do in cosmetic products?
(Lepidium Meyenii/sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/11/2012